The Great Cassel Debate

I have found it very funny listening to these so called 'experts' go off on the theory that Bill Belicheck might have traded Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to the Chiefs for a second rounder because they were friends. I just don't see it. Belicheck is bar none in my opinion the best talent evaluator out there, example- he pulls Asante Samuel off a semi pro team and within 2 weeks has him playing in the NFL playoffs. A couple years later hes one of the highest paid db's in the league. Yes Cassel performed more than admirably in the past season but the system favored him.
1)A great- not good, great O-line
2)Two all world recievers
3)A throwing offense (shotgun)

Now the reasons that a trade would be difficult:
1)They franchised Cassel so they wouldn't lose him for nothing- but everyone knew they couldn't keep him (Cap)- which significantly reduced his value
2)Cap issues, the team taking him needed the Cap room
3)Cap issues for the Pats, signing 2 first rounders would endanger their ability to go after free agents.

I wouldn't touch Cassel with a ten foot poll for my fantasy team this year. No offensive line, a running offense, no recievers (an aging TE) and Bill will enjoy his 2nd rounder (look for him to make the team by week 6)

As for Cassel 2300 yards 23int 14 tds.